Meeting at 23:10 on the day before the tour date, in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we will fly to Osaka at 02:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK086. We will land at Osaka Kansai Airport at 18:50 local time. After completing our passport and baggage procedures, we will be transferred from the airport to our hotel by our vehicle. We will check in and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Osaka.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for our Kyoto tour. Our first stop in Kyoto, after approximately a one-hour journey, will be Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. This three-story pavilion, covered in gold leaf, is one of the most famous and renowned historical structures in Kyoto and is world-renowned as a perfect example of Kitayama garden design art. Thanks to these features, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as an important cultural asset of the former capital Kyoto since 1994. Our tour will continue with Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a Buddhist temple also known as the Pure Water Monastery. The temple offers beautiful views of the distant city of Kyoto, as well as numerous cherry and maple trees that burst forth in a colorful sea in spring and autumn. The main hall, built without the use of nails, houses the temple's main object of worship, a small statue of Kannon, the eleven-faced, thousand-armed figure. After free time for lunch, we will explore Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka streets, which lead to Kiyomizu-dera Shrine. Sannenzaka is a cobbled pedestrian street and a tourist attraction. Lined with traditional buildings and shops, it is often used in conjunction with Ninenzaka, a similar street. Sannenzaka is a narrow, sloping street filled with approximately 60 shops and restaurants selling traditional Kyoto products and foods. It also features significant shops where visitors can experience Japanese culture firsthand, including Ochaya (tea houses) where tea ceremonies are held, and Geiko (Geishas' name in Kyoto) and Maiko (Geiko apprentices) makeup. The final part of our tour will be a visit to Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district. At the end of the tour, we will return to Osaka and our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Osaka.

Osaka - Nara - Osaka After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for our Nara tour. We begin our Nara tour with a visit to Nara Park. Nara Park is a public park located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. Established in 1880, it is one of the oldest parks in Japan. It is home to over 1,200 wild Sika deer that roam freely, hence it is also known as Nara Deer Park. After the park, we will continue to Todai-ji Temple. Todaiji is not only the world's largest wooden structure, but also houses the world's largest Buddha statue, known as Daibutsu in Japanese. After free time for lunch, we will proceed to our next stop in Nara, Kasuga-taisha Temple. Founded in 768, the temple has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. Its interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns as well as numerous stone lanterns. From here, we will go to Naramachi, the old traditional district of Nara. The old wooden Japanese houses called Machiya, lining the narrow streets, now house museums, souvenir shops, restaurants, and cafes. At the end of our tour, we return to Osaka and our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Osaka.

Osaka - Tokyo After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and begin our Osaka tour. Our first stop will be Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century and playing a significant role in the unification of the Japanese nation. The castle is located within a park covering approximately two square kilometers, featuring abundant green spaces, sports facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall), and a mausoleum dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park becomes one of Osaka's most popular spots during the cherry blossom season, which usually takes place in early April. Next, we will visit Dotombori, which has become Osaka's entertainment center. After visiting Dotombori and Shinsaibashi, the city's main shopping district, we will have free time for lunch. After free time, we will transfer to Shin-Osaka train station. We will arrive at Tokyo Shinagawa train station after an approximately 4.5-hour journey on the Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed train. From there, we will transfer to our hotel by vehicle. We will check in and settle into our rooms. We are spending the night at our hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Tokyo tour. Our first stop will be Asakusa Shrine, also known as Senso-Ji Shrine, considered one of Tokyo's oldest and most colorful Buddhist temples. Also called Santa-jama (Shrine of the Three Gods), the temple attracts considerable attention from both tourists and locals. It is one of the few temples in Tokyo that survived the bombing attacks in the final year of World War II, and therefore the building's original structure remains intact. Built in 1649, the temple is said to have been constructed to honor three brothers who were deified for finding a statue of the goddess Kannon in a river. We will also see the Nakamise shopping street in the area. After free time for lunch, we will visit Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. After this, we will explore Shibuya district, one of Tokyo's busiest areas. Shibuya, one of the most important districts in the city for young people, stands out with its developed infrastructure, cafes, and world-famous shops. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our Tokyo tour. Our first stop will be Asakusa Shrine, also known as Senso-Ji Shrine, considered one of Tokyo's oldest and most colorful Buddhist temples. Also called Santa-jama (Shrine of the Three Gods), the temple attracts considerable attention from both tourists and locals. It is one of the few temples in Tokyo that survived the bombing attacks in the final year of World War II, and therefore the building's original structure remains intact. Built in 1649, the temple is said to have been constructed to honor three brothers who were deified for finding a statue of the goddess Kannon in a river. We will also see the Nakamise shopping street in the area. After free time for lunch, we will visit Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken. After this, we will explore Shibuya district, one of Tokyo's busiest areas. Shibuya, one of the most important districts in the city for young people, stands out with its developed infrastructure, cafes, and world-famous shops. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tokyo.

Tokyo - Istanbul After breakfast at our hotel and check-out, we continue our Tokyo tour. Our first stop will be the Imperial Palace of Tokyo, which includes many buildings such as the main palace, the private residences of the imperial family, archives, museums, and administrative offices. The Imperial Palace of Tokyo was built on the site of an old castle where the Shogu resided in the 15th century. In the 19th century, when Emperor Meiji moved the royal household from Kyoto to Tokyo, this became the property of the royal family. Since most of the buildings were destroyed in World War II, the oldest remaining items from the palace today are only 50 years old. Afterwards, we will continue our tour with a visit to Akihabara, one of Tokyo's most famous neighborhoods worldwide. Akihabara is an extremely crowded shopping district famous for its diverse range of electronics stores, from small street stalls to very large shopping malls. After our tour of Akihabara, also known as the city of electronics, we will have free time for lunch. After some free time, we continue our tour to Ginza, one of the city's most popular shopping districts, filled with luxury boutiques as well as first-class cocktail and sushi bars. At the end of our tour, we transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport. After completing our ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK199 at 21:45. Overnight on the plane.